Animal Totem Meditation

Animal Totem Meditation

  Close your eyes and take a few relaxed breathes. Try to keep still as you go through the meditation. Take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep deep breathing with long, slow exhales. Feel it, hear it, and observe how this affects your body. As you breathe, mentally tell your body that it can relax.  Keep your mind only on your breathing. Focus on the sound, the feeling of your lungs expanding and shrinking, and simply breathe. When your body has relaxed move into the following visualization.

  In your mind, visualize yourself in the middle of a field of tall grass. The field is circled by tall trees and to one side is a small lake. In the distance are mountains and the crystal blue sky. Take a deep breath and in your mind let it be known that you would like to meet your animal totem. This is the hard part. You must wait until an animal decides to make itself known to you. When it does appear, show respect and ask to speak with it. If it allows you to speak with it, ask it:

-“Why are you in my life?”

- “Are you with me for a period of time?”

-“What do you bring into my life?”

-“May I call upon you for help in my life?”

   Feel free to continue your conversation for as long as you wish. When you are ready to depart, thank the animal for the audience and take a deep breath. Visualize your body and focus on your breathing. After a few seconds of reconnecting with your body, open your eyes.  Make sure to record your conversation, the animal you encountered, and all the details.